by Randy ThomsThere continue to be discussions about the bridge linking Fort Frances and International Falls. The idea of replacing the bridge has long been considered on both sides of the border and resurfaced with recent discussions on the U.S. side. It coincides with plans to construct new customs...
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by Randy ThomsThe city of International Falls is forgiving part of a loan it provided to the Koochiching Economic Development Authority. This will allow KEDA to use half the $50 thousand owed toward an expansion of its cold weather testing facility. Director Paul Nevanen says that will help with the testing...
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by Brad PerryYou will want to have some cash on hand if you plan on doing any shopping on Saturday. Canadians have taken to social media saying they were unable to pay with credit or debit cards at many retailers. The issue appeared to be impacting Moneris, one of North America’s largest credit and debit...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Lakers new season in the SIJHL is underway. The Lakers dropped a 4-1 game to the Dryden GM Ice Dogs Friday. Head coach Tyler Miller finalized the opening day roster earlier this week, with eight returnees and eleven from Fort Frances and area. Nolen Rideout is one of the...
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by CJ GoaterMembers of the Thunder Bay community came together for the Wasaya – United Way’s fifth annual plane pull was held on September 23, in support of United Way of Thunder Bay and the Northwestern Ontario Indigenous Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards. The event took place at Thunder Bay...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Muskies extended their record to 3-0 in the Winnipeg High School Football League Friday with a convincing 63-6 win over the St. Norbert Celtics in Winnipeg. The Muskies scored nine touchdowns. Quarterback Parker Booth threw six touchdown passes and ran another in for a score....
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by Randy ThomsA new season in the SIJHL opened in four communities Friday night. In Dryden. Sebastiano Biagi scored twice in aiding the hometown GM Ice Dogs to a 4-1 win over the Fort Frances Lakers. Ryland Maier and Nathan Prodanuk had the other goals for the Dogs, who outshot the Lakers 36-30. The Lakers...
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by Joe ThomsonA local legend was honoured at the Scotiabank Centre last night, as Cole Harbour’s very own Nathan MacKinnon saw his number 22 Mooseheads jersey hoisted to the raters before last nights season opener against the Charlottetown Islanders. MacKinnon spent two and a half years with the Halifax...
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by Randy ThomsThe opposition is reacting to the departure of Labour Minister Monte McNaughton. He is leaving provincial politics for a job in the private sector. Interim Liberal leader John Fraser had kind words for the former minister. “I always knew I could trust Monty. I’m going to miss him. And I’m sure...
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by Tim DavidsonA second teachers union has a tentative deal with the province. The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, joins the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation in successfully negotiated with the government. There’s no word as to when ETFO members will get to vote on the deal. They’ve been...
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